Join us for the celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Lenoir County Historical Association (LCHA) and the 250th anniversary of Historic Harmony Hall.
Applications open for N.C. State Fair Farm Family of the Day Program
Has your farm family got what it takes to be one of the 11 families recognized this year at the N.C. State Fair as a Farm Family of the Day? If you are proud to be an N.C. farmer, work hard to contribute to the state’s No. 1 industry and love both farming and the N.C. State Fair, you could be one of the lucky ones selected.
Help wanted: Modular Solutions, Inc - Accounting/Administrative Professional
Help wanted: Modular Solutions, Inc - Accounting/Administrative Professional - Estimated starting pay range of $15 - $20 per hour (higher hourly rate would be considered depending on education and experience).
Help wanted: Triple R Electric Clerical Support Staff
Help wanted: Triple R Electric Clerical Support Staff. : $15.00 to $18.00 Hourly Full-Time 401k, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & AD&D
Obituary: Michael Lee Hildebrand
Michael Lee Hildebrandt, 58, passed away on August 10, 2022. Memorial services will be held on Thursday, August 25, 2022, at 4:00 PM at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church.
Greene County teacher finalist for NCCAT Career Technical Education Teacher of the Year
Twenty-four teachers from across North Carolina have been selected as finalists for the first North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teaching (NCCAT) 2022 Career Technical Education Teacher of the Year Award in honor of their dedication, innovation, and ability to inspire students to achieve.
John Hood: State Politics Snaps Back Toward Normal
This year’s U.S. Senate race in North Carolina is shaping up to be a highly competitive and expensive one — which should surprise no one who’s lived in our state or watched our politics for more than an instant.
Greene County Schools welcomes returning staff for the 2022-23 school year
For the first time in over a decade, Greene County Schools begins a school year with brand new leadership at the top. In June, long time superintendent Patrick Miller and director of Human Resources Raymond Smith both retired leaving Greene county with a combined 90 years of service to the children of the county.
Help wanted: Modular Solutions, Inc - Accounting/Administrative Professional
Help wanted: Modular Solutions, Inc - Accounting/Administrative Professional - Estimated starting pay range of $15 - $20 per hour (higher hourly rate would be considered depending on education and experience).
Help wanted: Neuse Regional Libraries - La Grange Public Library Branch Manager
Help wanted: Neuse Regional Libraries - La Grange Public Library Branch Manager. Starting salary $34,320
Public Notice: Lenoir County Public Schools - Lenoir County Schools HVAC Controls Upgrades – Scope of Work – (mandatory site visit)
Pre-Bid Conference and site visit: Scheduled for August 24th, 2022 at 10:00 AM. Meet at Lenoir County Public Schools Maintenance Office, 500 Abbott Street, Kinston NC 28504. Inspection of the site(s) shall be scheduled immediately after the Pre-Bid Conference. Complete site visit is mandatory.
Mike Parker: What do teachers wish parents would do?
As this new school year begins, a certain group of people have far more influence on the education of children than they think – parents. Years ago, I read an article from the NEA’s Family-School-Community Partnership Training that outlined “Ten Things That Teachers Want Parents to Do.” This wish list deserves repeating.
Lenoir County births
Birth certificate records obtained from the Lenoir County Register of Deeds database list the mother's maiden name. In some cases only one parent is listed:
UScellular Donates $30,000 to Boys & Girls Clubs of the Coastal Plain in Lenoir County
UScellular has announced a $30,000 donation to Boys & Girls Clubs of the Coastal Plain (BGCCP) in Lenoir County to provide educational opportunities and experiences to local youth. The company has invested in BGCCP to support K-12 Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) and academic enrichment programs.
Help wanted: Modular Solutions, Inc - Accounting/Administrative Professional
Help wanted: Modular Solutions, Inc - Accounting/Administrative Professional - Estimated starting pay range of $15 - $20 per hour (higher hourly rate would be considered depending on education and experience).
Public Notice: Lenoir County Public Schools - Lenoir County Schools HVAC Controls Upgrades – Scope of Work – (mandatory site visit)
Pre-Bid Conference and site visit: Scheduled for August 24th, 2022 at 10:00 AM. Meet at Lenoir County Public Schools Maintenance Office, 500 Abbott Street, Kinston NC 28504. Inspection of the site(s) shall be scheduled immediately after the Pre-Bid Conference. Complete site visit is mandatory.
Tickets on sale for NC Muscadine Festival, entertainment and wineries announced
Don't miss the 2022 NC Muscadine Festival on Saturday, September 24th from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm! Come celebrate North Carolina's amazing wineries! Enjoy live music, arts, crafts, food vendors and of course the tailgating contest. It's Beach Music, Wine and Such a FUN Time!
Lenoir County land transfers
The following land transfers were filed with the Lenoir County Register of Deeds:
Governor Cooper directs new federal funding to postsecondary students and new teachers
Governor Roy Cooper directed $14.5 million in new federal funding to further support postsecondary students in completing their degree or credential and to support beginning teachers as they start a new academic year.
North Carolina's Southeast approves 23 product development grant awards
North Carolina’s Southeast has approved 23 applications from its Product Development Fund. The funds, which will boost the development and enhancement of industrial sites and shell buildings across the Southeast’s 18 counties, stem from a $5 million appropriation last year from the North Carolina General Assembly.